On 24 March 2015, the Senate referred the inquiry into the impact of Australia’s temporary work visa programs on the Australian labour market and on the temporary work visa holders to the Education and Employment References Committee for inquiry and report.

The closing date for submissions is 1 May 2015.

The committee will table an interim report to the Senate on 14 October 2015. The reporting date has been extended to 25 February 2016. On Monday 22 February, the Senate granted an extension of time for reporting until 17 March 2016. 

Reported 17 March 2016.